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CPSC And Braun Announce Voluntary Recall Of E20/E25 Espresso/Cappuccino Makers

Name of Product:
E20/E25 Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
Hazard:

If the filter holder is pushed past the maximum setting, the filter holder may dislodge under pressure. As a result, it could break the glass coffee carafe and consumers could be cut by broken glass. In addition, consumers could be burned by escaping steam or spilled coffee grounds.

Remedy:
New Instructions
Recall Date:
January 02, 1996
Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers can call (800) 933-8363, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers should have their espresso/espresso makers available at the time of the call.

Recall Details

Description:

Washington, D.C. - CPSC, Braun Inc. of Lynnfield, Mass., is voluntarily announcing a recall of and replacement filter holder for 5,000 espresso/cappuccino makers, models e20 and e25, type 3058.E20/E25 Espresso/Cappuccino Makers

Braun has received 16 reports of the filter holder dislodging, which resulted in three injuries, including a cut and burns.

The plastic and metal espresso/cappuccino makers have a production code stamped on the bottom of the base. This voluntary corrective action involves espresso/cappuccino makers with production codes "426" through "450." The machine was packaged in a cardboard box labeled in part "Braun Espresso/Cappuccino Maker ... Made in switzerland." Major department stores, kitchen supply stores and various retailers sold the espresso/cappuccino makers nationwide from August 1994 through December 1994 for between $49 and $69.

Braun is providing replacement filter holders, revised instruction sheets, and product labels to consumers who own type 3058 espresso/cappuccino makers with production codes "426" through "450." For more information, consumers can call (800) 933-8363, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers should have their espresso/espresso makers available at the time of the call.

Remedy:

Braun is providing replacement filter holders, revised instruction sheets, and product labels to consumers who own type 3058 espresso/cappuccino makers with production codes "426" through "450."

Incidents/Injuries:

Braun has received 16 reports of the filter holder dislodging, which resulted in three injuries, including a cut and burns.

Recall number:
96-057

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